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Competition aims to boost safe local food in two countries

EatSafe has launched a challenge to improve food safety in Ethiopia and Nigeria. Evidence and Action Towards Safe, Nutritious Food (EatSafe) is a five-year program led by the Global Alliance

By News Desk

/ 10 Apr 2022

Competition aims to boost safe local food in two countries

FAO wants experts on cell-based food products

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is seeking food safety experts for work on cell-based products. The process involves new technologies, techniques and production steps so

By News Desk

/ 9 Apr 2022

FAO wants experts on cell-based food products

Kinder chocolate recall hits U.S. as Belgian officials close plant linked to outbreak

Ferrero USA has recalled two Kinder brand chocolate products in the United States. Almost 150 children in Europe and the United Kingdom have been infected with Salmonella that has been

By Joe Whitworth

/ 8 Apr 2022

Kinder chocolate recall hits U.S. as Belgian officials close plant linked to outbreak

50 E. coli infections in France linked to Nestlé pizzas; 2 deaths under investigation

French health officials have confirmed 50 cases of E. coli linked to a type of Nestlé frozen pizza. Of these infections, 48 were caused by E. coli O26 and two

By News Desk

/ 8 Apr 2022

50 E. coli infections in France linked to Nestlé pizzas; 2 deaths under investigation

National agencies allow flexibility because of Ukraine-related supply issues

National authorities have issued a range of guidance because of the conflict in Ukraine affecting the food supply chain. The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) said it was aware

By Joe Whitworth

/ 8 Apr 2022

National agencies allow flexibility because of Ukraine-related supply issues

Recall of Kinder chocolate eggs expanded; children sick in multi-country outbreak

Eight countries have reported more than 100 Salmonella infections linked to Ferrero chocolate products. There are 105 confirmed and 29 probable monophasic Salmonella Typhimurium infections mainly among younger people, according

By Joe Whitworth

/ 7 Apr 2022

Recall of Kinder chocolate eggs expanded; children sick in multi-country outbreak

Study shows students ‘underestimate’ potential food safety risks

Young people have a limited understanding of foodborne microbes and underestimate the risks and consequences of illness, according to a study. Researchers from the European Union’s project SafeConsume interviewed

By News Desk

/ 7 Apr 2022

Study shows students ‘underestimate’ potential food safety risks

EU figures show high levels of antibiotic resistance in foodborne bacteria

Antibiotic resistance in Salmonella and Campylobacter bacteria is still high based on the latest European figures. The data covers 2019 to 2020, according to a report published by the European

By Joe Whitworth

/ 6 Apr 2022

EU figures show high levels of antibiotic resistance in foodborne bacteria

Survey reveals food safety concerns in Germany; consumers urged to be wary of wild garlic

A German survey has looked at what food issues the population is concerned about. Half of the respondents think that food bought in Germany is safe and 44 percent think

By News Desk

/ 6 Apr 2022

Survey reveals food safety concerns in Germany; consumers urged to be wary of wild garlic

Student held in relation to German poisoning incident

German police have detained a woman they believe was responsible for contaminating food and drinks that poisoned people at a university this past year. The 32-year-old woman from Mainz has

By News Desk

/ 5 Apr 2022

Student held in relation to German poisoning incident

New Zealand considers rule changes to tackle Vibrio

Authorities in New Zealand are looking at changing the rules on shellfish to tackle Vibrio parahaemolyticus. The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) proposal includes requirements for a Vibrio parahaemolyticus management

By Joe Whitworth

/ 5 Apr 2022

New Zealand considers rule changes to tackle Vibrio

FDA warns consumers to not eat certain raw or steamed oysters from Canada because of norovirus

Public health officials in the United States are warning consumers not to eat certain oysters harvested in Canada because of their link to a norovirus outbreak that has sickened hundreds.

By Coral Beach

/ 4 Apr 2022

FDA warns consumers to not eat certain raw or steamed oysters from Canada because of norovirus

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World

Competition aims to boost safe local food in two countries

FAO wants experts on cell-based food products

Kinder chocolate recall hits U.S. as Belgian officials close plant linked to outbreak

50 E. coli infections in France linked to Nestlé pizzas; 2 deaths under investigation

National agencies allow flexibility because of Ukraine-related supply issues

Recall of Kinder chocolate eggs expanded; children sick in multi-country outbreak

Study shows students ‘underestimate’ potential food safety risks

EU figures show high levels of antibiotic resistance in foodborne bacteria

Survey reveals food safety concerns in Germany; consumers urged to be wary of wild garlic

Student held in relation to German poisoning incident

New Zealand considers rule changes to tackle Vibrio

FDA warns consumers to not eat certain raw or steamed oysters from Canada because of norovirus

Your Support Protects Public Health